ABOUT US
Purposeful Development, One Community At A Time
Our Mission: As a leading women-owned force in real estate development, Pinnacle Real Estate exists to elevate community development to new heights. We achieve this by pioneering solutions that address real estate challenges, creating vibrant spaces where residents flourish. Our dedication to quality construction and innovative financing strategies ensures the lasting value and success of our projects.
Our Vision: Pinnacle envisions a future brimming with thriving communities. We believe in purposeful development, driven by a deep commitment to affordability and sustainability. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for workforce and student housing, we aim to redefine industry standards and create a positive impact on the places we build.
Our Values: Empathy, ambition, and innovation are the cornerstones of everything we do. We approach each project with empathy, understanding the unique needs of each community. We are driven by ambition, setting high standards, and striving for transformative results. Innovation fuels our approach, allowing us to develop creative solutions to complex challenges.
The Pinnacle Ethos
OUR LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jared Everett recently joined Pinnacle as President. With over two decades of experience, Jared has navigated the complexities of university partnerships and campus development, leaving an-indelible mark on the landscape of the industry. Prior to joining Pinnacle, Jared was the Head ofUniversity Partnerships at Greystar Real Estate, where he was instrumental in driving the company's growth across Canada and the Central and Western regions of the U.S, from $500million to over $3 billion. Before his tenure at Greystar, Jared served as the VicePresident/Senior Vice President of Development at EdR Trust.Before transitioning to the private sector, Jared held key positions at Boise State University, where he served as the University Treasurer and Executive Director of Real Estate andDevelopment. During his tenure, Jared managed profit centers exceeding $400 million in annual revenue, overseeing a myriad of operations including treasury and financial reporting, risk management, capital planning, and real estate transactions. Notably, Jared played a pivotal role in doubling the physical footprint of the campus while maintaining robust financial health and investment-grade rating debt. Jared is an active member of the Association of University RealEstate Officials (AUREO) and has contributed significantly to various boards and committees aimed at fostering community development and education.In hiscareer Jared has closed over$3B in P3 housing transactions and is widely recognized as one of North America’s experts onPublicPrivate Partnerships for housing.Jared holds a Master of Business Administration from Boise State University and a Bachelor ofScience in Business with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University.
JARED EVERETT
20 years in real estate and higher ed
Former Managing director of university partnerships for Greystar for U.S. and Canada
Over $3B of projects closed
MBA from Boise State University
Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University
Former Treasurer of Boise State University
President Emeritus of Association of University Real Estate Officials
Respected expert on Public Private Partnerships across Canada and the U.S.
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Christy Everett is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Real EstateDevelopment, a woman-owned business based in Dallas, Texas. Christy startedPinnacle in 2020 with an affordable student housing property at the University ofMemphis after over a decade working in public finance and commercial real estate.Christy has over $500M of ground up development experience in affordable, workforce, and student housing. Prior to starting Pinnacle Christy served as Senior Acquisition andDevelopment Manager at EdR Trust, a publicly-traded REIT acquired by Greystar. Her keen eye for market risk and performance evaluation ensured the success of EdR's$2.1 billion portfolio, improving the portfolio value by 15%. Christy also has experience working in sustainability, an approach she incorporates into all of Pinnacle’s housing projects to reduce operational expenses and improve longevity and resilience of the property. Christy is an active member and leader of the Urban Land Institute of NorthTexas, where she serves on the P3 and Small Scale Development ProductCouncils.Christy holds a Master of Business Administration from the University ofLondon and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University ofMaryland
CHRISTY EVERETT
20 years in real estate and finance
Over $800M student housing development experience
MBA from the University of London
Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland
Experience developing workforce, market rate, and student housing
Senior Asset Manager for EdR Trust - $2B portfolio
Active Leader in Urban Land Institute of Dallas Fort Worth
Shaping the future through building for it– that's the purpose that empowers our progress.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, TOGETHER
At Pinnacle Real Estate, we believe innovation extends beyond design and functionality. We're committed to developing communities that are not only exceptional places to live but also responsible stewards of the environment. We're integrating new sustainable practices and technologies to elevate community development to new heights every day.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, TOGETHER
At Pinnacle Real Estate, we believe innovation extends beyond design and functionality. We're committed to developing communities that are not only exceptional places to live but also responsible stewards of the environment. We're integrating new sustainable practices and technologies to elevate community development to new heights every day.
PARTNER WITH US
At Pinnacle Real Estate, collaboration is the key to unlocking the full potential of community development. If your community needs more attainable housing solutions, if your school needs student housing, if you are seeking positive returns on your money whilst helping others, or if you share our passion for building a brighter future, let's connect and explore how we can join forces.
THE POWER OF PURPOSEFUL DEVELOPMENT
4B
in developments
$
40
collective years in real estate finance and higher education
+
3K
beds of student housing assets managed
THE PINNACLE LEGACY:
A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Our name, Pinnacle, isn't just a word, it's a legacy. This legacy began with over 50 years of our family's involvement in Public-Private Partnerships, beginning with the land that made up Pinnacle Mountain, which became a state park in Arkansas. This commitment to community betterment continues today through our purposeful development approach. We strive to reach the summit of purposeful development, where every project we touch elevates the lives of residents and enriches the communities they call home.
WOODBURY PARTNERSHIP
Our company is proudly backed by the Woodbury corporation, a private, full-service real estate company with a 103-year operating history and the capital and ability to successfully fund and manage development projects across all product types—housing, retail, office, mixed-use, and hospitality. Our partnership with Woodbury enables us to provide our clients with the full spectrum of quality service – personalized, boots-on-the-ground backed by one of the nation’s leaders in P3 master-planned communities.